Alabama § 26-10F-17 - Birth Certificates.
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§ 26-10F-17. Birth Certificates.
(a) Within 10 days of the final judgment being entered, the judge or the clerk of the court shall send a copy of the certified final judgment of adoption to the State Department of Human Resources electronically or by United States mail and shall send a copy of the certified final judgment of adoption to the Office of Vital Statistics electronically or by United States mail with the report of adoption in the format developed by the Office of Vital Statistics.
(b) Upon receipt of a copy of any certified final judgment of adoption from the judge or the clerk of the court for an individual born in this state, the Office of Vital Statistics shall prepare an amended record of birth reflecting the registrant’s new name and the name of each adopting parent as contained in the final judgment and report of adoption. The original birth certificate or evidence of adoption may not be sealed unless otherwise ordered by the court granting the adoption. If the court orders the documents to be sealed, the adoptee may request the original birth certificate and evidence of adoption as provided by Section 22-9A-12(c).
(c) Upon receipt of a copy of a certified final judgment of adoption from the judge or the clerk of the court for a foreign-born individual adopted in a court in this state, the Office of Vital Statistics, upon request, shall create a Certificate of Foreign Birth and sealed file as provided in Section 22-9A-12(i).
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-10F-17
What does Code of Alabama § 26-10F-17 cover?
Section 26-10F-17 ("Birth Certificates.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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